After struggling for years to correct my vision and seeing multiple optometrists and ophthalmologists, I finally found the right solution with Dr. Gandhi. He took the time to truly listen, understand my history, and carefully evaluate my condition, keratoconus, before prescribing the right contacts for me. I honestly can't believe that after searching far and wide for answers, the doctor who could finally help me was right in my own backyard. Dr. Gandhi and his staff are incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. This was easily the best optometry experience I've ever had -- 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Dr. Gandhi is very personable, professional and uses the most up to date equipment and products. The office and technical staff are friendly, professional and timely! I originally went to the office just because of its proximity to where I live, but now I am a patient no matter what. read more

Literally the best optometrist and staff, they're all soo friendly and helpful! 10/10 recommend!!

Great team! Very knowledgeable and learned more about my eyes here than with any other optometrist over the last few decades. Thanks yall

Want to say first off that the doctor and assistant staff are great, but this place really tries to charge you for unnecessary things and they just present it to you as though you have to do them. Do you need a retinal scan every year if you're young and healthy? Probably not, but I had to question a very rude front desk guy several times before he admitted that. Would recommend for the doctor and medical assistant staff, but read the charges carefully and don't buy anything not necessary!! Their frames and glasses are also so overpriced it's ridiculous, and front desk staff are rude Very strange UPDATE: the doctor actually cornered me in person in the exam room and tried to "push back" - his words - about my review. I can honestly say this is the first time it's happened to me and I did not appreciate feeling cornered. Reading other less than 5 star reviews, I can see that he's also done this weird "will contradict your opinion" to others. Will not be returning and won't be taking this review down. read more

Great experience! Love it when the whole team is on the same page from the checkin/out to testing to Dr. Ghandi! They're all very welcoming, friendly, professional and efficient. Dr. Ghandi was genuine and personal. My partner referred the office based on his great experience and I will definitely be doing the same. Also love that they have dedicated parking as well. read more

After I had my initial exam with Dr. Gandhi and purchased progressive lenses from his office, I ordered reading glasses from an online provider that failed to match my prescription. Dr. Gandhi went the extra mile, examining the lenses and determining what the provider did wrong -- and he patiently explained all of it to me. I'm grateful to have found an optometrist who actually cares about his patients and their eye health. read more

Dr Ghandi is wonderful and so is the rest of the staff. I feel genuinely taken care of here. Great selection of frames and staff that is patient, knowledgable, and committed to getting you fit in something that you'll love. read more

Fantastic experience! Dr. Gandhi is highly detail focused, he usually goes to great effort to explain his process and insights. Additionally, he is incredibly attentive and will answer any questions or worries you may have. Additionally, they have the best support staff, including consultants, assistants, and receptionists. I highly recommend Golden State Optometry and Dr. Gandhi specifically. read more

Great optometrist. Highly recommend. Also the staff is very helpful and great service

Great optometry and friendly staff. they are always very helpful and explain in detail how your insurance will work. Also delivery is fast and correct!! I hjave been a patient for many years. read more

I have been a patient of Golden State Optometry for years. I am very grateful for the excellent service by Dr. Gandhi and the staff. They do all of the tests I need, answer my questions without rushing me, fit me with perfect lenses, and my visit is always completed in a timely manner. The office is also immaculate and located in a safe and convenient location. I couldn't ask for more. read more

I was nervous to get my eyes tested, since it had been over 5 years since my last exam, but I knew from first arriving that Golden State Optometry was going to be a great place! There is free ample parking in the building, the office assistant was kind and welcoming, the optometrist assistant made me feel comfortable during my exam, and Dr. Gandhi was very knowledgeable, reassuring, and professional. The optometrist even happily helped me to choose a new pair of glasses. Overall, I had such a great experience at GSO from start to finish, and I highly recommend them! read more

Dr was very knowledgeable and kind. He took the time to explain what has happening with my eyes and helped me find the perfect prescription. Highly recommend! read more

I got out of bed yesterday blind in my right eye. I was terrified. It cleared up after a few minutes but when ChatGPT told me I had what may have been a precursor to a stroke I called Dr. Gandhi. He saw me within the hour!! He calmly and confidently assessed the situation and said what I had was simply a slight abrasion on my eye from dryness. Eye drops was the solution. Whew! He even took a photo of my eye with my phone so I could see the problem. Brilliant! read more

Great team, everyone was very helpful and I felt well taken care of. Dr Gandhi is very thorough and explains things well. Thank you!

Undoubtedly, I have had my best customer service experience at the Golden State Optometry. As a new patient, I received an appointment right away. Doctor Ghandi was professional and personable. Front desk service (Jocelyn) service was Helpful, with Expertise, Attentive, Respectful, and Timely. Thank you for serving from the HEART! read more

Best Optometrist in Santa Monica I highly recommend if you are looking for the best. The office is very clean and the front desk service is excellent. read more

Excellent service and practitioners! I have been going here for years. I recommend Dr. Ghandi

Efficient. Professional. Informative. They were friendly and gave me many tests to allow the doctor to conclude that my current prescription isn't correct. Truly, excited to see the world through these new lenses! read more

I've worn glasses for over 30 years and have never had lenses fail the way they did here. Both my prescription glasses and my sunglasses (made at this office using the same lab at the same time) developed the same zig-zag delamination around the two-year mark. When I called, I was told they had no idea what it could be and to come in. The next day, speaking to the same person, he immediately confirmed it was the coating failing once I used the correct terminology (after doing my own research) and said he has seen this a couple of times before. Because I was six months past the two-year warranty, the only solution offered was to buy new lenses. When I asked how to avoid this happening again if I reorder, I was told they will still be using the same lab for insurance reasons and that it would simply be "my choice," meaning there is no guarantee this won't repeat. I've always found the staff polite and helpful with adjustments, which is why I returned even after my insurance changed. But once the warranty expired, the response was simply "there is nothing we can do," despite both pairs failing in the same way. Posting this so others understand the risk before spending hundreds here and assuming the lenses will last beyond the warranty window. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (The business responded to this review on Google by stating the issue was isolated, tied to possible wear/cleaning factors, and that no other customers from that lab batch had reported similar problems. My update below addresses that response.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE after the business response on Google: Timing and "isolated case" claim I left the office today at 9 a.m. and posted my review shortly after. Your reply was posted roughly five hours later. To state that this is an "isolated case" would require confirming that no other customer in the past two and a half years has experienced this, which cannot be established in a five-hour window. "No report in your system" is not the same as "no one else has experienced it." Contradiction about which coating failed When I asked in person this morning which coating was failing, I was told it could not be determined. Yet in your response (without re-examining the glasses) you state with certainty that it was the anti-glare coating. Assurances to future customers, but no accountability to the current one Your reply positions the business as reassuring and responsible to new customers, while taking no responsibility for a documented failure experienced by a former client who trusted your lab and paid for premium coatings. User error implication vs lived experience I have worn glasses with UV, anti-glare and anti-scratch coatings for over 30 years (more than 20 of those years living in Germany) and I have never had lenses degrade like this. Suggesting misuse, even politely, does not change the fact that two pairs from the same order failed in the same way within a short time of each other. That is why I shared my experience. Not to request help, but so others understand the risk before purchasing lenses here. A response that protects reputation but not the customer tells you everything you need to know. read more

There's no where else you need to look for your eye care than Dr Gandhi and his wonderful staff at GSO. Dr Gandi is professional, kind, ALWAYS on time, and ALWAYS provides the best care. My wife had lasik and I had Keratoconus surgery and he made every appointment both before and after comfortable, easy, and thoughtful. Thank you for everything Dr G, Winnie, and the whole team. read more

Top notch optometry, thorough eye exam, excellent intelligent explanations of everything - plus thoughtful, knowledgeable help and advice with choosing types and styles of glasses! I've been going to this office for many years, and recommend Dr. Gandhi and his staff highly. read more

Professional, efficient, super-friendly. From tests to exam to glasses fitting, always a pleasant experience!

Fabulous Vision Specialists...and excellent care!!! I have been with this eye care office for years and am always happy with my care...staff if friendly and personable...Thank you... read more

Highly recommend. Great service from start to finish. I love my new glasses. The staff is very helpful.

Dr Ghandi is the best! Extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I have terrible eyesight, and I got the best care here!

Very thorough examination, not rushing through the exam, answering all my questions and concerns.

Couteous and efficient service. Nice eyeglass selection. Knowlegable staff and doctor

This office was amazing every step of the way from making an appointment to getting all my contacts for the year ordered. If you want s great, friendly highly qualified experience go here ! read more

Best Optometrist! Service and care are awesome...I wouldn't go anywhere else! Prices are fair and I never feel that they are trying to "up sell". read more

Dr. Gandhi is terrific -- a consummate professional, who is also kind and friendly and explains issues in very clear and understandable terms. Excellent staff here as well. Excellent eye care and patient services and a very good selection of glasses frames as well. read more

Dr. Gandhi is an outstanding professional, very knowledgeable, thorough, kind, and patient. He always takes the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns I have. Winnie and Marco are always professional and polite. I highly recommend Dr. Gandhi and his office staff - always provide excellent service.! read more

The doctor and staff are professional, thorough, and just lovely people. Highly recommend!

Dr Gandhi and his staff are very professional and pleasant. I had a thorough eye exam. Dr Gandhi explained the results in detail. The eye frame selection is terrific. I received my new eye glasses quickly. read more

Dr. Gandhi and the whole team at Golden State Optometry are great! Everyone is friendly, efficient, and happy to help. Dr. Gandhi, in particular, does a great job explaining the results of the eye exam and appropriate next steps in a way that is clear and easy to understand. They also have a great selection of a wide range of glasses frames, and the optician, Marco, did a wonderful job helping me select frames that made me feel stylish. I can't recommend this office highly enough. read more

The doctor is informed, professional, and takes the time to really make sure you're taken care of. The support staff, specifically Winnie, is exceptional as well. read more

such friendly staff. Very knowledgeable. Treated me great for my first visit. Helped me pick out a of glasses.

The entire staff was AMAZING!!!! Every single associate took ownership of my needs and ensured all my questions were answered. I walked out feeling accomplished, thank you so much for the incredible experience! read more

Love that they have all the latest technology and I didn't need to have my eyes dilated! I highly recommend Golden State Optometry